HC Deb 19 March 1981 vol 1 cc189-90W
Mr. Beith

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what consideration he has given to the representations of the Northumberland Sea Fisheries Committee on the likely effect of an increase to 83 mm carapace length for lobsters on the livelihood of shell fishermen in Northumberland; and whether he now proposes to introduce such a limit.

Mr. Pattie

The information is not immediately available. I shall write to my hon. Friend.